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Dave Hedrick

District Manager

Email: dave.hedrick@ferrycd.org
Office: (509) 775-3473 X 4778
Cell: (509) 207-5240 

Dave became the District Manager in April 2019 after serving as a Supervisor for several years. In addition to managing the day-to-day activities of the district, he is the lead person for communication with conservation partners. He comes to us after a long career in natural resources. His experience ranges from co-managing the timber and land on his family ranch to owning and operating a large commercial fishing boat in Alaska for 38 years. He grew up north of Colville and has resided in Ferry County for the last twenty years.

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Candy Roman

Finance Administrator

Email: candy.roman@ferrycd.org

Office: (509) 775-3473 X 4775

Candy joined the Conservation District team in November 2014. Candy takes care of all financial matters in the office including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, grant accounting, and managing the annual plant sale.  She also manages the office, keeping things organized for the District and the NRCS. Candy moved from the Seattle area to Ferry County in 2014 and has been enjoying country living on her property in Curlew.

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Mckenzi Coleman

Outreach Coordinator

Email: mcoleman@ferrycd.org

Office: (509) 775-3473 X 4777
Cell: (509) 207-9332

Mckenzi joined the Conservation District in December of 2022. She is the district's Education Coordinator. For several years she was involved in the local school districts and now coordinates the Conservation District's education and outreach programs.

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Nate Clark

Natural Resource Technician

Nate is a 2025 college graduate with a B.A. in Biology with a concentration in environmental science. He joined the Conservation District as the Natural Resource Technician in June of 2026. Nate grew up and went to school in Michigan and is enjoying the change of scenery in northeast Washington. He is excited to contribute to the efforts of the conservation district.

Partner Agency Staff

USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA) administers agricultural programs available to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the Farm Bill. FSA staffs the Republic office one day a month (Thursday). Contact Tiffany with your needs or questions.

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Tiffany South
Ferry and Okanogan County Executive Director
 
Okanogan County FSA Office
1251 2nd Ave S; Room 103
Okanogan, WA 98840

509-422-2750 X112
tiffany.south@usda.gov

Lisa VanQuekelberg
Stevens, Pend Orielle, and Spokane County Executive Director
 
Stevens County FSA Office
765 S. MAIN ST.
COLVILLE, WA 99114
509-685-0858 ext.100
lisa.vanquekelberg@wa.usda.gov

Casey Newton
  Program Technician
 
Okanogan County FSA Office
1251 2nd Ave. S.  Room 103
Okanogan, WA 98840
Phone: (509) 422-2750 ext. 116
casey.newton@usda.gov

NRCS Resource
Derek Marin

District Conservationist

derek.marin@usda.gov

509-910-2642

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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is our partnering agency. As the federal arm of the conservation partnership, the NRCS handles the conservation programs outlined in the Farm Bill. The NRCS also assists the district with our objectives of developing conservation plans for cattle operators, private forest landowners, irrigators, and smaller hobby farmers. 

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
General inquiries:
info@ferrycd.org

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84 E. Delaware Ave.

PO Box 1045

Republic, WA 99166-1045

(509) 775-3473 ext. 4790

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